Thank you so much. I’ve decided not to accept any awards, except one, which I’m working on. It’s too easy for me to get wrapped up in such things and I want the blog to glorify God, not myself. See my post “…to be seen of men,” for some more on this.

But thank you again, also for the comment, from the bottom of my heart. I’m humbled that you would do this for me.

Seriously, you’re right. I was interested to discover one day that the first occurrence of the word “peace” was in connection with Abraham’s death, Genesis 15:15. The world wants to live in peace. It’s much more important to be able to die in peace.

Yes, dear friend, your posts are all keepers. 😉 I meant that the poem was also a keeper. As I am sure that your dear wife thinks of you as a keeper too. One of my girlfriends calls our husbands “keepers” because they are good-willed men… as are you!